Microsoft Defender Flaws Exploited on Windows, Two Left Unpatched

Although the team with Microsoft moved swiftly to patch the BlueHammer vulnerability, other exploits still threaten Microsoft ...
CSO Online

Another Microsoft Defender privilege escalation bug emerges days after patch

New PoC shows how Microsoft Defender can be tricked into rewriting malicious files into protected locations, enabling ...

Rejected By Microsoft, 3 Defender Zero-Days Are Now Actively Exploited

The Huntress SOC is observing the use of Nightmare-Eclipse's BlueHammer, RedSun, and UnDefend exploitation techniques. Investigation by: @wbmmfq, @Curity4201, + @_JohnHammond 🧵👇 ...
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Is turning off Windows Security a bad idea? A PC expert's practical rule of thumb

There are times when you may want to turn off Windows Security. I'll show you how to (temporarily or permanently) disable it on Windows 11 Home and Pro. I also recommend creating a restore point, and ...
Neowin

Microsoft shares Defender update for new Windows 11/10 ISO installs0 0

Microsoft has a new Defender anti-virus update for Windows 11 and 10 images. The new update patches several flaws. Aside from new Windows setup and recovery updates, Microsoft has also published a new ...
Windows Latest

Microsoft quietly reveals whether you need a third-party antivirus software in Windows 11

Microsoft explains if Windows 11 needs third-party antivirus in 2026 as Defender matches top tools and AI-driven threats ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft removing Defender Application Guard from Office

Microsoft plans to remove Defender Application Guard from Office by December 2027, starting with the February 2026 release of Office version 2602. The Microsoft Defender Application Guard for Office ...